Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
Uncensored Voices is a youth-led documentation initiative that provides a voluntary and anonymous platform for individuals to share lived experiences related to gender-based violence (GBV). The initiative aims to ethically document personal narratives to support awareness, research, and advocacy efforts while prioritizing participant dignity, safety, and confidentiality.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, you may contact us at:
contact@uncensoresvoices.com
2. Information We Collect
Uncensored Voices collects information that users voluntarily choose to provide through submission forms on this website. This may include:
Personal narratives or experiences shared by participants
Optional demographic information (if provided voluntarily)
General technical information such as browser type or device data used to improve website functionality
Submission of information is entirely voluntary. Users are not required to disclose identifying details unless they choose to do so.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
Information submitted to Uncensored Voices is used solely for the following purposes:
Ethical documentation of lived experiences
Research and analytical insights based on anonymized data
Awareness and advocacy initiatives
Understanding patterns and themes related to gender-based violence
Uncensored Voices does not sell, trade, or commercially exploit submitted information.
4. Anonymity and Confidentiality
Protecting participant anonymity is a core principle of Uncensored Voices.
Users are encouraged not to include personally identifiable information unless they wish to do so.
Submissions are handled confidentially.
Any public use of narratives will be anonymized and presented in aggregated or non-identifiable form unless explicit consent is provided.
5. Data Storage and Protection
We take reasonable steps to protect submitted information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Access to submitted data is limited and handled with care to maintain confidentiality and ethical responsibility.
While no online system can guarantee absolute security, Uncensored Voices is committed to maintaining responsible data protection practices.
6. Consent
By submitting information through this website, users acknowledge that they are voluntarily sharing their experiences and consent to the ethical use of anonymized information for documentation, research, and advocacy purposes.
Participants may contact us to request clarification or removal of submissions where reasonably possible.
7. Data Sharing
Uncensored Voices does not share personal information with third parties without explicit consent.
Only anonymized insights or aggregated findings may be used in research outputs, publications, or awareness initiatives.
8. International Users
Uncensored Voices receives submissions from individuals across different countries and regions. By submitting information, users acknowledge that their data may be processed and stored in accordance with this policy regardless of geographic location.
9. Cookies and Website Usage
This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience. These tools do not collect personal narratives or sensitive submission content.
Users may adjust browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.
10. User Rights
Participants may contact Uncensored Voices to:
Request clarification regarding how information is used
Request removal of submitted content where feasible
Raise concerns related to privacy or data protection
Requests can be made by contacting:
contact@uncensoresvoices.com
11. Policy Updates
This Privacy & Data Protection Policy may be updated periodically to reflect improvements in safeguarding practices or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
Last Updated: 11/03/2026